Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-26
PASSED THROUGH.
Governor Waterman on His Way
to san Diego.

Governor Waterman ON His WAY
to SAN Diego.
Elaborate preparations had beer
made yesterday for the reception and
entertainment of Governor Waterman
and had it not been for the sad afiiic.
ton by which the family was visited
on the eve Of the festivities, his recep-
ton by the citizens of Los Angeles
would have been an interesting affair.
The Governor accompanied by his
private secretary, M. ID. Boruck was
on his way and was enjoying the trip
immensely, but when the rarty ar
rived at Caliente the sad intelligence
awaited it that the wife of the Cover
nor's son had suddenly died at San
Diego. The dispatch which was re-
ceived here about 7 80 p. NJ. is as fol-
lows:
CALENrE, October %.
W. II. Workman, Mayor, Los angeles:
Governor Waterman has just re-
ceived information Of the death of his
sous wife at San Diego, and therefore
will not be able to receive to-day the
kind manifestations prepared by the
people of Los Angeles in his favor.
He feels very grateful for the pleas
ant intentions therefor expressed in
his behalf.
(Signed) M. d. BoRUcK,
Secro tary.
The receipt OF the telegram caused
much surprise among the various
members Of the reception committee,
and steps were Immediately taken to
defer the reception. At II O'Clock
yesterday a meeting of the committee
was held in Capt. Seamans' office, but
nothing done further than to write
letter of coincidence, which was pre-
sented to the members for inspection
and suggestions.
The letter in its entirety is as fol-
lows:
LETTER OF COINCIDENCE AND REGRET.
To HIS Ercellency, Governor Water
man:
1t is with deep regret that we have
learned of the affiiction which has
fallen upon your family, and we beg
to extend to you our coincidence and
sympathy.
We are for the time being, deprived
of the pleasure of extending to you
the courtesies due you as the Chief
Executive OF the State, for which elab-
crate preparations had been made by
the citizens generally, irrespective OF
political affiliations, but the public re-
ception prepared for your Excellency
has not been abandoned, but simply
postponed to await your convenience
and pleasure.
With high regard we remain
Your Obedient Servants,
w. III. SEAMANs, Secretary,
w. III. WORKMAN, Chairman,
For the Committee.
1t was understood by the committee
that the train which would bring the
Governor to the City, would arrive at
2:l5, and the Mayor accompa lied by
Captain Seamans, Ex-Governof Mans
field and General Matthews, drove to
the depot for the purpose of receiving
the Governor, when it was learned
that the train was four hours late.
1t did not arrive until 4 40 in the
afternoon, at which time the Mayor
and large number OF the Reception
Committee were on hand to welcome
him. He appeared upon the platform
OF the private coach and descending
to the platform engaged in an informal
handshake, which continued for some
time, at the conclusion OF which
he was driven to the Santa Fe depot,
departing for San Diego at 6 P. NJ. to
attend the funeral of his daughter-in-
law, which has not yet been definitely
arranged as to time. He is not ex-
pected to return before Saturday or
Sunday. A telegram, which will be
received by some one Of the commit
tee to-day, will state when the Gov
ernor will return.
No attempt at a reception will be
made by the committee under the cir
cumstances and the invitations are be-
ing returned.